In November 2007, mainstream consumers were asked in a random telephone survey what form their vehicle would take after modification. According to SEMA research, 27% said they would opt for street performance products, followed by restyling (23%), off-road (17%) and restoration (12%). This is a...

In December, the SEMA PADI improved by six points, or 9.0%, going to 77 and reversing the drop experienced in previous months from 75 in September. In December 2007, approximately 21-million American households indicated that they had plans to purchase performance parts and accessories within the...

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DISMISSED: U.S. District Court Judge William O. Bertelsman dismissed Kentucky Speedway’s antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR January 7. Kentucky Speedway officials were seeking more than $200 million in damages and a change in the way NASCAR conducts business. Kentucky Speedway attorneys said they will...

NEWS NUGGETS COUNTDOWN TO 2008; CARQUEST AUTO PARTS NHRA WINTERNATIONALS A MONTH AWAY: With only 31 days standing between now and the opening race of the 2008 season, many teams and drivers are making their final preparations for the 48th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals, February 7...

Yokohama Tire Corporation promoted Dan Guiney to director of technical services. According Jim MacMaster, Yokohama executive vice president, business division, Guiney, "is a consummate professional. Dan's engineering expertise will be used in several areas to assist Yokohama, including more...

Light Truck Accessory Alliance (LTAA) Build Hype for Your New ProductLTAA members exhibiting at the 2008 SEMA Spring Expo or SEMA OFFROAD are encouraged to enter their products into the council's New Product Awards competition.

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The deadline to enter the 14th Annual Creative Styling & Trim Awards Competition hosted by General Motors during the SEMA Spring Expo (SSE) is next Friday, January 18. The entry form is available online by clicking here. Open to restylers, installers, truck accessory retailers and SSE exhibitors...

The SEMA National Education Conference, scheduled April 10–11 in Nashville, is a concentrated, two-day leadership program developed exclusively for automotive specialty-equipment executives. With the knowledge shared at this conference, you'll discover how to lead your company to new levels of...